Compound Monograph

Centellasaponin C

A madasiatic-acid triterpene oligoglycoside from gotu kola, part of the centellasaponin series; characterised chemically, with little standalone pharmacological data.

Classification

Centellasaponin C is one of the saponins, part of the terpenoids class. The largest class of plant compounds, built from five-carbon isoprene units — the essential-oil aromatics, resins, bitter principles, saponins, and plant sterols.

Where Does It Come From? (1)

Centellasaponin C is one of the saponins, found in Gotu Kola.